Today, we remember a legend.
On this day in history, Harambe would have celebrated another birthday. An icon that became part of internet history, American culture, and an entire generation’s timeline.
Tomorrow marks 10 years since we lost him. Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme.
He became a symbol of loyalty, strength, chaos, unity, and the strange beauty of the internet bringing millions of people together for one cause: never forgetting Harambe.
Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on.
Gone, but never forgotten.
Rest easy to a true patriot. 🕊️🇺🇸
May 27, 1999 — May 28, 2016
Forever in our hearts.
I'm such a @sportsiren Holly Rowe fan but I agree with Chris on this.
In football Texas Tech spends less on their roster than Texas and several SEC teams yet all anyone talks about is TT "buying players". Now I'm seeing the same double-standard in softball when anyone affiliated with the sport should be thrilled that a major university is investing so heavily in their program -- especially in today's 'football-only' culture.
Texas Tech should be applauded instead of having people throwing shade their way simply because they are going all in and winning.
For years in football the bluebloods of the sport used bagmen to help build their rosters under the table. Now that comping players and NIL are legal the bluebloods of the sport can't stand having to play by the same rules as everyone else.
Softball clearly has a little bit of that same blueblood arrogance, and the @GatorsSB softball team should be embarrassed for the "sore loser" mentality they displayed after the game today. No one faults these young ladies for being disappointed, but refusing to shake hands only reflects poorly on the University of Florida.
Furthermore, @bethmowins ought to be relegated to high school sports for sharing in this arrogance during the broadcast.
I'm a Michigan State alum, and like Texas Tech we've historically been chasing the bluebloods in our conference and nationally. The more success I see from Texas Tech the more I hope MSU's distinguished alumni are watching and learning from them so maybe we can join them as one of the "new bloods".
In the meantime, here's a message for Beth Mowins and/or anyone else covering Tx Tech's games going forward: if you're not going to discuss how much Texas, Florida, or Ohio State are paying for their rosters then kindly STFU about how much Texas Tech is spending.
Congrats to @TexasTechSB and good luck in the @WCWSsoftball !
#WCWS #RedRaiders #Gators #ESPN @espn #NCAA #softball
"I wouldn’t be where I am without Texas Tech and PGA TOUR U."
Ludvig Åberg was out supporting @TexasTechMGolf at the Hayt before preparing for @THEPLAYERS 🫡
This is the unfortunate reality of working in sports, and the answer is yes, they expect you to commit your entire self - sleep, personal life, mental health be damned - to say you work for Brand X. There’s always someone else that will do it, too. A system beyond repair.
Some have forgotten who this Texas Tech team is.
Allow me to remind you.
Texas Tech #1 in the Big 12 for the following stats:
- Scoring Offense
- Scoring Defense
- Total Offense
- Total Defense
- Rushing Defense (#1 in nation)
- Avg. KO Returns Yds
- QB Sacks
- Fumbles Forced
- Opponent First Downs
- Red Zone Offense
Nationally, they're:
#4 in SP+
#3 in Games Controlled
#2 in Scoring Margin
#1 in kicks blocked
Lastly, they are one of only TWO teams in the country that have both a Top 5 Scoring Offense & Scoring Defense.
That's the Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏴☠️
1,852 plays trimmed, 107 separate drills imported, and finished 15 min after coach called everyone up. Love the grind we get to do everyday! #sportsvideoweek#DeclanSullivan